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Vol. 31 No. 13 April 1, 2013 A Weekly Space Coast Business Magazine printed in Brevard County, Florida since 1984 Franchisor PIRTEK poised to grow with new locations around nation

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ROCKLEDGE — In the conference room at PIRTEK USA’s corporate head- quarters, the company’s large territorial franchise map on the wall clearly pinpoints the franchisor’s growth, from Boston to Seattle and a host of Metropoli- tan Statistical Areas in–between. New Zealander Gwyn O’Kane, an engineer who started with PIRTEK 25 years ago in the United Kingdom and also worked in Australia, where the firm was founded, says he is excited about his company’s growth potential in America and the unique entrepreneurial franchise opportunity it presents to businesspeople. “We are in a perfect position to grow in the years ahead. We have built a solid foundation. PIRTEK is a different kind of franchise model. We are industrial– based, business–to–business,” said O’Kane, whose company is recognized in the latest “Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 Rankings.” O’Kane, the vice president of franchise development for PIRTEK USA, said a growing number of non–traditional business–to–business franchises are coming from abroad to America. “PIRTEK is a proven model. We’ve been in the arena for three decades and are in 22 countries (more than 350 locations).” PIRTEK expanded to the U.S. in 1996. Its corporate campus at Rockledge Business Park includes a more than 20,000–square–foot warehouse and training facility. PIRTEK supplies all of its locations in the U.S. from Rockledge. The administrative offices house information technology, finance, marketing, and other operations. Thirty–five people work here. While there is currently a fairly wide PIRTEK footprint of exclusive franchise territories around the nation under ownership, the company seems to have only begun to grow in the business–to–business segment, where it has reshaped the way the market is serviced with its model for on–site hydraulic–hose replacement and fittings. PIRTEK’s mobile–service vans go directly to the customer, conveniently providing on–site replacement for quality hoses and fittings. It saves the client money and downtime on the job, said O’Kane. “You can imagine a big bulldozer on a construction site that is idle because of a hose breakdown. It’s costing the company serious money. We work on machines that cost $500,000,” he said. PIRTEK’s customers are businesses that use hydraulic hose, pneumatic hose, or other kinds of hoses. These companies are involved in a range of industries, from construction and manufacturing to transportation and aerospace. “Hydraulics is everywhere,” said O’Kane, adding that the industry is character- BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth ized by labor–intensive processes. Gwyn O’Kane is vice president of franchise development for PIRTEK USA. The company has 41 franchises The three largest segments of the fluid–power industry are mobile hydraulic, across America and is growing. His company, with its corporate office at Rockledge Business Park, is the industrial hydraulic, and pneumatic, according to the National Fluid Power industry leader in on–site hydraulic hose replacement. It’s a business–to–business franchise. Originally from Association. New Zealand, O’Kane, an engineer by training, started with the firm 25 years ago in London as a technician Historically, mobile–hydraulic applications have accounted for about 50 driving a mobile van. PIRTEK UK has its own racing team, competing with a Honda Civic NGTC in the British percent of fluid–power sales, while the other two segments each have held roughly Touring Car Championships. 25 percent of the market.

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APRIL 1, 2013 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 3 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Together, science and art can provide answers in search for truth, knowledge form of reality shows on many 24–hour cable–program- scapes, Cézanne made paintings in which space is affected By Carla Poindexter ming cycles. The airwaves are filled with quirky notions of by objects, and objects are affected by space. UCF Forum columnist obscure Egyptology, extraterrestrial ancestors, and Cézanne’s paintings demonstrated new conceptions of human–animal creatures in the woods. We consume books space, time and light that were being elaborated at the As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of UCF this year, listed in the top 10 most prominent non–fiction categories time by the physicists who were challenging assumptions we are reminded that the core benefit of an upper–level on “The New York Times” bestseller lists — that are in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. education is the opportunity to pursue and obtain insight actually fiction. To some of us working as research educators with and knowledge over blindness and ignorance. We populate theaters that offer us outlandish and silly, students to reconnect the arts and sciences, this compari- We live in a time in which faith in religion is believed but frighteningly popular “reality–based” movies of son between modern art and modern physics is fundamen- by many to provide the best solutions to our most profound modern–day vampires, werewolves and ghosts, which tal. and unknowable questions. To others, the discipline of appear to be replacing a formerly legitimate genre — UCF physics major Christopher Frye and art student mathematics and the scientific method of inquiry are science fiction — the staple primer for future scientists and Mary Joy Torrecampo are both interested in relationships considered to be the best rational means for navigating innovative thinkers. between science and art, and are currently collaborating on human dilemmas. Worse yet are the popular plethora of television an undergraduate interdisciplinary research project. While these age–old debates between the sacred and “documentaries” about paranormal activity equipped with Based on Frye’s explanations to Torrecampo about the secular continue, we must be cautious to not overlook the high–tech sensors prominently depicted as measures of geometry of our universe, her challenge is to recreate those subtle changes that have taken place in the means and reliable truth. explanations in a painting. manners for pursuing truth that are offered to us outside In the fine arts, particularly the traditional visual arts, Frye said: “Did you ever play an arcade game as a kid, the academic world. a similar phenomenon has occurred, as fashionable art is where if you leave the right side of the screen then you More and more, we are being inundated in media and becoming more popular than the more thought–provoking return on the left? In such a universe, space is wrapped up politics with pseudoscience presented as real science in the art. But because the fine arts are sometimes deemed less like a cylinder or a torus (a doughnut–shaped surface) so relevant to the lives of many in our contemporary culture, I that if you keep going in one direction, you will always think the issue unfortunately goes less noticed and may be return to where you began. Physicists believe that our considered unequal to the issues confronting science, universe might be wrapped up like a cylinder or a torus, Brevard Business especially as pseudoscience attempts to usurp and and the theory of relativity tells us what life should be like BBN News misconstrue the language and methodologies of real in such a universe.” science. To those who are uninformed and not exposed to His explanation goes on, and it will be a challenge for significant experiences or opportunities for education in Torrecampo to find a way to depict his ideas in a creative 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D the arts, the visual arts are often relegated to the same way that is relevant to both her interests and skills as an West Melbourne, FL 32904 realms as pseudoscience. artist. (321) 951–7777 Leonardo da Vinci has always been celebrated as both In the future, Frye will continue to pursue advanced fax (321) 951–4444 an artist and a scientist for his beautiful and meticulous physics, but in a world that values pop–science over real BrevardBusinessNews.com renderings of the observable world while also offering us science his field may become more and more obscure. I his visions of futuristic flying machines. M.C. Escher, a hope Torrecampo’s imagery, however, might compel people recently popular contemporary artist, created complex to become excited about Frye’s complex theoretical ideas. PUBLISHER Adrienne B. Roth interlocking geometric forms that can be perceived as On the other hand, without Frye’s subject matter, either birds or fish or both simultaneously, depending on Torrecampo’s abstract paintings may seem incomprehen- EDITOR how you look at them. Da Vinci and Escher are well known sible and irrelevant to a public that often cares little about Ken Datzman examples of artists/scientists. the seemingly radical imagery of contemporary art. Long ago, Paul Cézanne, the indisputable “father of I hope that more students like them will be encouraged SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR modern art,” was considered radical for simply eliminating to collaborate for the sake of achieving and obtaining a Bill Roth directional light and shadow in his paintings. By doing more expansive, interdisciplinary opportunity for seeking this, his forms began to exist in a “universal” light rather truth and knowledge. Brevard Business News is published every Monday by than a specific moment in time. Light, therefore, became UCF Forum columnist Carla Poindexter Brevard Business News Inc. Bulk Rate postage is paid at integral to color — a static and timeless light. is an associate professor of fine art at the Melbourne, FL and Cocoa, FL. This publication serves He also challenged ideas about space by suggesting that business executives in Brevard County. It reports on University of Central Florida and can be space is not empty. By interlocking and converging broad reached at [email protected]. news, trends and ideas of interest to industry, trade, planes of space with broad planes of mass in his land- agribusiness, finance, health care, high technology, education and commerce. Habitat for Humanity of Brevard announces annual art contest winners in three divisions Letters to the Editor must include the writer’s signature and printed or typed name, full address and telephone Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County Inc. has announced the winners of its 25th Youth Art contest. number. Brevard Business News reserves the right to edit The organization invited local elementary, middle and high school art students to share their vision of Habitat and its all letters. Send your letters to: Editor, Brevard Business tie to its largest fund–raiser, the annual Strawberry Festival. News, 4300 Fortune Place, Suite D, West Melbourne, FL, Students competed in three categories. The winner and their teacher in each category are: Elementary Division, 32904, or email [email protected]. 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Central Brevard Humane Society seeks vendors for its ‘Bark in the Park’ benefit The Central Brevard Humane Society and the Brevard County Manatees will be hosting “Bark in the Park” on Sunday, April 14, at Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the game scheduled to start at 5:05 p.m. Parking is free at the entrance to Gate 5. The CBHS is seeking vendors for the event. Booth space is $50 per business. Vendors must supply their own tables, chairs, promotional materials, display racks and setup staff. The Brevard County Manatees will play the Clearwater Threshers that day. The cost to attend the game is $5 per person and $2 per dog. All animals must be on a leash and have proof of current shots along with a county tag. The CBHS will be at the event with shelter dogs available for adoption, merchandise and fun educational information about responsible pet ownership. Proceeds from this event will help to raise awareness and financial support for the thousands of “unwanted and abandoned” pets that visit the humane society each year needing a safe and loving “forever” home. If you are interested in being a vendor or for more information, contact the CBHS at 636–3343 or visit www.crittersavers.com. For ticket information, contact Kevin Soto with the Brevard County Manatees at 633–9200, extension 3006, or [email protected].

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 8 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 1, 2013 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS EAA to host Young Eagles Flight Rally on April 27 at Merritt Island Airport; plane rides part of program Area young people ages 8 to 17 will have a chance to Their name will then be entered into the “world’s largest Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and will close at take to the skies on Saturday, April 27, as Experimental logbook,” which is on permanent display at the EAA Air noon. Flights will begin at 9 a.m. A parent or guardian Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 724 hosts a Young Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wis. The logbook is also must sign a permission form for each young person. No Eagles Flight Rally at Merritt Island Airport. accessible at www.youngeagles.org. reservations are required or accepted. The rally is part of the EAA Aviation Foundation’s Young people and their parents attending the flight Additional information about EAA, the EAA Aviation Young Eagles Program, created to get more young people rally on April 27 are asked to come to the large hangar at Foundation and Young Eagles is available at www.eaa.org, interested in aviation. the end of Airport Road (two miles south of State Road 520 or call 636–5346. The e–mail address is Volunteer EAA pilots had a goal of providing 1 million on South Courtney Parkway). [email protected] young people an airplane ride by the 100th Anniversary of Flight, Dec. 17, 2003. To date more than 1.7 million Young Eagles have experienced the thrill of flight since 1992. LBR’s Robison and McGuire lease retail space to two national brands (5,610 at Merritt Island Airport) Melbourne–based Lightle Beckner Robison Inc. has announced the closing of two national retail leases. The retail Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally. The team of Jeffery Robison, principal, and Brandon McGuire, associate, executed the leases. AAA has signed a 10–year lease pilots hope to “build one–to–one relationships between for roughly 4,800 square feet of space in the Post Commons Shopping Center on Wickham Road in Melbourne. pilots and young people, giving a new generation a chance At the Cocoa Commons Shopping Center on State Road 524, Anytime Fitness has signed a five–year lease for about to learn more about possibilities that exist in the world of 4,800 square feet. aviation.” Lightle Beckner Robison is a full–service real–estate firm, committed solely to the commercial segment of real estate. Following the flight, each young person will receive a Specializing in office, retail, industrial, investment properties and asset–property management, the firm serves certificate making him or her an official Young Eagle. Brevard County extending across the entire states of Florida and Georgia. Visit www.TeamLBR.com

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By Ken Datzman

Florida Business Bank is back on a growth track and looking to the future with optimism, as a steady turnaround in the market has the Melbourne institution tracking a solid year and winning accolades for its financial performance. “Our lending started to increase last summer and has continued at a pace we haven’t seen in several years,” said William “Bill” Norris, the president and chief executive officer of Florida Business Bank, which was founded in March 2000 by area businesspeople. “I think businesses are making the commitment to do what they need to do in order to grow and expand. Our business has been very strong. The first quarter has been awesome. We’re doing a lot of lending — strong borrowers, good deals.” Florida Business Bank’s core lending range is $250,000 to $800,000, Norris said. “We certainly do larger loans. In fact, we have closed several of them in the last couple of months alone. And we do smaller loans, but in general the $250,000 to $800,000 range is our ‘sweet spot’ in the market.” Norris says being a small bank has its advantages, especially when it involves a loan request. “I always tell the customer the loan decision is made in Melbourne, Florida. Our board of directors is made up of local men and women. We’re proud to say that.” He added, “The beauty of what we do as a small bank is make loan decisions in a timely fashion, and customers appreciate it. We inform our customers, particularly on the real–estate side, that we will be ready to close their loan five days prior to the contract date. No excuses.” The last five years has been a brutal operating environment for banks, which saw their portfolios torpedoed by record numbers of both individual and business bankruptcies. BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth Bankers also experienced lukewarm demand for loans. And their Bill Norris is president and chief executive officer of Florida Business Bank on North Harbor City Boulevard in Melbourne. margins, the rates at which they borrow and lend, have been razor–thin. His bank is seeing strong lending growth and has posted one of its best quarters. Florida Business Bank has earned one “Like every other small bank, we have been through the wringer,” said of the highest ratings from BauerFinancial, a respected, independent ratings firm, for its financial performance. Norris, who has steered his bank’s turnaround. He was named interim president last May and promoted to his current the highest and “0” the lowest score. The quarterly data is subjected to a “thor- title two months later, in July. BauerFinancial is an independent rating ough analysis” and compared with historical An economics graduate of Lake Erie College in Ohio, Norris has wide service. No institution pays for its rating, and no data for consistency. Upon completion of the banking and mortgage experience, including the areas of branch develop- institution can “avoid a rating.” analysis, a star rating is assigned to the bank or ment, product development, and market analysis, with various size Florida Business Bank is the only locally credit union. institutions. based bank to receive the 4–Star rating from The percentage of banks recommended by He led a small–business bank group for Fifth Third Bank on the West BauerFinancial covering the last quarter. BauerFinancial (for example, rated 4–Stars or Coast of Florida. “We have great ratios. The regulators like 5–Stars) is approaching 69.5 percent, a number Norris credits the Florida Business Bank board for its steady approach what we’re doing and we were rewarded with the industry has not seen since the fourth guiding the organization through the rough economy the last several years. BauerFinancial’s 4–Star rating, which is a nice quarter of 2007. “One of the key things that has greatly assisted in getting us to where recognition,” said Norris. On the flip side, only eight banks failed we are today, and where we plan to go in the future, is the outstanding He continued, “Our goal is have a 4.5 rating during the fourth quarter of 2012 while 43 support of our board members. They have stuck to the plan in dealing with by fall and 5 by the end of this year. I think we improved enough to be removed from “Bauer’s the portfolio and cleaning it up in a methodical way,” he said. can do it. We have a great team of people at this Troubled and Problematic Report.” And the board’s commitment to staying the course, working through bank. They are dedicated to serving the Excluding the three banks that failed so far loan issues, and sticking to its niche and mission, has paid off with a customer. I’m working alongside some of the this year, troubled and problematic banks now sterling bank rating by a 30–year–old Coral Gables–based ratings firm. finest people I’ve ever worked with in my stand at 663, a number not seen in over four Newly released bank and credit–union ratings from BauerFinancial Inc. 30–year career in this industry.” years, or since the third quarter of 2008. indicate the banking industry is clawing its way back from the downturn Each bank and credit union in the U.S. is Florida Business Bank, with one location, that sent financial institutions into a tailspin. required to file a detailed financial report with has roughly $115 million in assets. Florida Business Bank has received a “4–Star” rating from federal regulators four times a year. “We’re small, but we’re mighty,” said Norris. BauerFinancial’s newest performance survey. The company rates banks BauerFinancial obtains this data in its raw “And we’re proud of that. We think it’s going to and credit unions on a quarterly basis using its Star system, with “5” being form from the government. be a great year for our bank.”

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 10 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 1, 2013 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Businesses see ‘Safari Under the Stars,’ Brevard Zoo’s main fund–raiser, as a highly visible marketing platform; April 27 event expands with VIP reception private, not–for–profit organization, one of By Ken Datzman only a small number of such zoos in America, continue to make investments in key areas, VIERA — The Brevard Zoo, a startup including new technologies and education community–build project that uniquely programs for the community. involved more than 16,000 volunteers nearly “It’s our largest fund–raiser and we’re two decades ago, has grown into one of the spicing it up this year with a special VIP region’s most visible and successful family reception before the main event,” said entertainment complexes. Barker, who is the 2013 Safari Under the The organization even posted record Stars committee chairwoman, working with attendance in 2012 and was ranked among Sperando, the event’s vice chairwoman. America’s most popular zoos by TripAdvisor. The gala will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, The local facility holds the No. 8 spot on April 27. All guests attending Safari Under TripAdvisor’s “Popularity Index of America’s the Stars will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, full bars, Top 10 Zoos.” and a dinner (catered by Carrabba’s Italian “It was quite an honor for the Brevard Grill on North Wickham Road), followed by Zoo to gain that ranking,” said business- dessert, specialty coffees, and dancing at woman Jackie Barker, who sits on the Zoo’s “Safari After Dark.” board of directors and is president of area Channel 6 news anchor Lauren Rowe will firm Sky Advertising. “You can check be the master of ceremonies. The program TripAdvisor and see what people from will include an auction and raffles. Specially around the nation are saying about us. The planned for the event will be naming Brevard Zoo has evolved into a very success- opportunities for the Zoo’s newest members ful enterprise.” — a jaguar cub and two Masai giraffe. A “I can say that the ‘buzz’ is certainly out “Raffle Walk” with prizes is also planned. there about the Brevard Zoo,” added Brevard And, the winner of this year’s grand raffle Zoo board member Mary Ann Sperando. will be announced. The raffle prize will Last year, the Brevard Zoo saw a total of include a trip for four to Chicago with VIP BBN photo — Adrienne B. Roth 401,837 visitors, a 10 percent increase over behind–the–scenes experiences at the It takes a lot of planning and coordination to make the ‘Safari Under the Stars’ benefit a 2011’s number and its best performance Lincoln Park Zoo and Shedd Aquarium. success. The committee members working toward that goal are, from left: Becky Crews, ever. The 2012 tally does not include guests Tickets for the grand raffle are available Jackie Barker, Karen Davis, Jerri Figueroa, Cathy Johnson, Adrienne Chandler, and Tom for “Boo at the Zoo” in October or those who to anyone and do not require attendance at Bedor. Back: Lysee Kierstein, Sara Petrosky, Laura Bomalaski, Jill Reyes, Aimee Balda, Jessica visited the attraction “Treetop Trek,” a Safari Under the Stars. Tickets can be Assam, Mary Ann Sperando, and Amy Bird. challenge course. The latter drew an purchased by calling the development additional 32,883 guests. department at 254–9453, extension 234. Davis said the overall sponsorship support from the business community for In tallying the 2012 record number, the The title sponsor of the 2013 Safari Safari Under the Stars has been uplifting. “People are stepping up, rallying Brevard Zoo has successfully expanded its Under the Stars is ndtArtemis. “We are so around the event as sponsors. It’s truly a reciprocal partnership with the reach into bordering counties and beyond, pleased to be developing a relationship with sponsors because we are able to highlight and help publicize their enterprises under the leadership of Executive Director them and with many other companies in the through the Safari Under the Stars marketing format. We try to demonstrate Keith Winsten. community,” said Sperando. our appreciation through recognition,” she said. “It was an exciting year for the Brevard “They were the title sponsor last year, too. A range of sponsorship levels with various benefits that reflect the Brevard Zoo,” said Winsten. “Our visitor increase has Karen Davis, our new development director, Zoo’s commitment to highlight its donors are available. To date, the VIP Pegasus come from the surrounding counties and the is doing an incredible job leading the effort to sponsors at the $5,000 level include: Central Florida Hand Center, Disney tourism market. We are experiencing nice build these relationships with businesses Cruise Line, DNC Parks and Resorts at Kennedy Space Center, Four C’s growth, to the point where we are seeing and organizations. We are seeing a lot of new Nursery, Shelter Mortgage, Sperando Family Foundation, and Toyota of almost 40 percent of our guests come from businesses support Safari Under the Stars, Melbourne. outside the county. They recognize that ‘our which is exciting.” “Safari Under the Stars reflects the uniqueness of the Zoo and the fun of the zoo’ is ‘their zoo’ and they are bringing their Holiday Builders and Green Turtle zoo,” said Winsten. “We think it presents great value to sponsors, money that is dollars here.” Market of Indian Harbour Beach are the well invested in the community, because the zoo touches everybody. The Contributing to the Brevard Zoo’s growth event’s presenting sponsors. Holiday is exposure of this event is so positive. The Safari Under the Stars committee has and its ability to fulfill its conservation presenting the VIP reception and Green been very innovative in its approach and that is what you have to do in this mission while adding attractions, which Turtle the “Safari After Dark” party economy and market.” helps drive traffic to the destination, is the following the main event. He added, “People can feel really good that the Zoo is a wonderful steward of longtime community fund–raiser “Safari The entry–level sponsorship for Safari their resources. Their funds are being used effectively. We continue to receive Under the Stars.” Under the Stars is $500, which admits you to additional requests for our education programs in the community as the need The program has consistently raised tens the VIP gathering. It will include food, keeps growing.” of thousands of dollars for the Zoo on an “signature” entertainment, an auction, and For more information about sponsorship opportunities for Safari Under the annual basis. The funding is helping the some surprises. Stars, contact the Brevard Zoo development department at 254–9453.

APRIL 1, 2013 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 11 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Space Coast Early Intervention, Revolutions Cyclery ‘Cycle Jam’ set for April 21 at Florida Tech in Melbourne Space Coast Early Intervention Center and Revolutions for those aged 16 and younger is half price, with a paying Riders have the option to fund–raise with incentive prizes Cyclery will host the fourth annual “Cycle Jam for the adult. for the top raisers. New this year is a VIP tent (includes a Kids” on Sunday, April 21. This is a non–competitive ride A “pre–ride jam party” sponsored by Publix Supermar- catered lunch and a message). riders or individuals who through scenic Brevard and parts of Indian River County. ket Charities will take place from 12 to 7 p.m. on April 20 raise $350 will get a cycling jersey. Volunteers can e–mail It will be held at Crawford Greene on the campus of at Broken Barrel Tavern on April 20. [email protected] or call 729–6858 for more information. Florida Tech in Melbourne. Registration opens at 6 a.m. The SCEIC is seeking Cycle Jam riders and volunteers. The SCEIC is a nonprofit therapeutic preschool serving Riders may choose from four distances: English Century Riders can visit www.SCEIC.com for registration details. children both with and without special needs. (100 mile), Metric Century (62 mile), Third Century (33 mile) and a Family Fun (10 mile) ride. The cost to enter is $40 per person before April 21 and Brevard Theatrical Ensemble to perform ‘We Are’ at Palm Bay Library on April 17 $45 on the day of the event. The Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, will host a free performance of the Brevard Theatrical Ensemble The program includes an “Educational Bike Rodeo,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. The program is titled “We Are . . . Women of Courage.” designed to help kids learn the rules of the road and bike BTE cast members Beth Davison, Gail Doscher, Doris Gonzalez, Margaret Pescar and Frankie Rinaldi will offer safety while enjoying an opportunity to practice their portrayals of women — some famous, some not so famous– whose courage and savvy forever changed the lives of others. cycling skills. “We Are” is a show that was first performed in 1990. It has since been seen by more than 200,000 BTE audience The “Family Fun Ride” encourages families to ride members. “We are excited to host this performance,” said Christine Sullivan, who oversees Palm Bay Library. “Lady Gail, together. This escorted ride is great for families with young one of the founders of the BTE, has been a patron of our library for more than 20 years. Our reference staff can’t wait to children. Children too young to ride a 20–inch bike may be see their research in action on April 17. We hope lots of people come to see this show.” pulled in bike trailers or put in child carriers. The entry fee For more information about the program, call Palm Bay Library at 952–4519. :Ÿp» Qp£»– Å» A f£pČ A»f pĮpó\£ø£»– fÅpø »ÅČ øŸÅĭ ópøĞ­Čø ƒAøČ p»ÅĞ–Ÿá TļĒŶ¼ĉ pƒÅóp A»f AƒČpó v ¢ £ÛÅö ČópAȵp»Čø V¼ńşùŒń We go where you go.

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The 90–minute The programs are offered free of charge to the evidence of the wildlife that abounds on Pine Island. rides are $50. community. l “Historic House and Cabin Tour” — every Thursday, l “Brevard Wildlife Corridor Expedition” — April 6– l Story Hour: “Raccoon at Clear Creek Road” — 3 to 3:30 p.m. 21; Sams House at Pine Island is featured on several Saturday, April 6, 10 to 11 a.m. Staff members will read l “Pine Island Horseback Trail Rides” — Sunday, trips. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/ the story and use puppets to introduce children and their April 14, 21 and 28. Explore the Pine Island Conserva- ExpeditionBrevard. parents to a day in the life of a wild–raccoon family. Participants will make and take raccoon puppets after the story. Local Not Quite Right Comedy Improv Troupe to perform at the Henegar Center l Story Hour: “Monarch Butterfly of Aster Way” — The Space Coast’s own Not Quite Right Comedy Improv Troupe will be performing on the stage and in the classroom Saturday, April 13, 3 to 4 p.m. Staff members will read at the Henegar Center for the Arts in downtown Melbourne. NQR’s rapid–fire improv comedy will entertain audiences the butterfly book and use puppets to teach children and for two shows at 8 p.m. on April 19 and 20, in “Upstairs at the Henegar.” Those interested in trying their hand at this their parents about these amazing creatures. unscripted, fast–paced humor can sign up for the NQR Improv Academy opening the following week. l “Bald Eagles” — Saturday, April 20, 10 to 11 a.m. Al “I used to teach improv years ago, and in the last year started offering occasional Saturday workshops,” said Jessica McKinley, volunteer with the Merritt Island National Taylor, NQR founder. “But it didn’t seem like that was enough. So I’ve opened the Improv Academy to fill that need” in Wildlife Refuge, will give a presentation on our national the market for this type of instruction. bird, followed by a short hike to the active eagle nest– The academy will give students ages 16 and up the opportunity to learn beginning improv and free play through viewing area. regular “drop–in classes” or to sign up for Level 1 of the academy with the goal of becoming an improvisational artist l “Fun Facts About Indian River Lagoon Fish” — and eventually joining NQR on stage. Friday, April 26, 3 to 4 p.m. Land Manager Scott Taylor The first drop–in class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 22 at the Henegar Center. Registration at will discuss the nearly 400 fish species in the Indian www.jessicataylorproductions.com is $10, or participants may pay $15 at the door. Class size is limited to 25 students. River Lagoon. 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APRIL 1, 2013 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 13 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS UCF’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps area company gain key government certification, grow its revenues ORLANDO — Morris and Associates Chief Executive Officer Ellen Yarckin had built a terrific company that was a great candidate for doing government contract work. She DIDUL knew the contracts were out there. And the only barrier standing in the way of winning XQGHUWKH more of them was a certification to help her compete better for those contracts. But she wasn’t being approved for that government certification and she didn’t understand why. Morris and Associates is a Lake County, Fla., woman–owned business specializing in cost–effective infrastructure rehabilitation. The company provides cost–effective, non– invasive solutions for repairing and cleaning leaky water and sewage systems. It restores WDUV existing water–system infrastructure elements to new, watertight, corrosion–resistant conditions, and provides clean groundwater, which helps protect the environment. 6 The firm’s client list is comprised of municipalities, government agencies and large commercial enterprises. Morris and Associates crews have completed projects in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. And the client list TITLE SPONSOR keeps growing, she said. Yarckin became the majority owner of the company and took the helm in 2011 after deciding to follow her lifelong passion of “protecting the environment” by helping ensure the availability of clean water for the community–at–large. Larry Morris, an expert in utilities and general construction, had founded the company in 2003. From day one, it was clear to Yarckin that the company’s growth potential was significant. 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Brevard Rescue Mission to host luncheon Brevard Rescue Mission will host its fourth annual “Women Who Care Share” ladies’ luncheon from 11:15 to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 19, at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto. The event will highlight the work of the mission, which is to break the cycle of homelessness by providing homeless women with children housing and resources, which “enables them to achieve self–reliance in one to two years.” Stacia Glavas, the founder and CEO, will also share a testimony from a former client who has achieved self–sufficiency. Because this is a benefit for the women and children of Brevard Rescue Mission, guests will be asked to make a donation during the luncheon. Event sponsorships are also available. RSVP to Ginny Whitley at 482–9596 or e–mail [email protected]. Further information can be found at www.BrevardRescueMission.org.

APRIL 1, 2013 Visit BrevardBusinessNews.com for Advertising Information BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 15 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Ascension Catholic School to host Camp Invention in June; weeklong summer day program for youngsters Invent Now Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to imaginative play. Since Camp Invention’s inception, the program has honoring and fostering invention and creativity, has Even if a child has participated in Camp Invention in grown to include more than 1,200 school partnerships in announced that its nationally acclaimed Camp Invention the past, he or she “will benefit from new adventures 49 states. In 2012, more than 77,000 children partici- summer program is returning to Melbourne for 2013. throughout the week.” pated nationwide. The camp is a weeklong summer day program for To register a child for these programs or to learn more The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office continues to children entering grades one through six, created in about Invent Now programming, visit support Invent Now’s mission to inspire creativity and partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame www.campinvention.org or call (800) 968–4332. inventive thinking in children of all ages. and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The program engages children to discover their own Central Florida Chapter of JDRF to host its annual Brevard ‘Walk to Cure Diabetes’ innate creativity and inventiveness through hands–on science, technology, engineering and math content. Walkers have already started preparing for Saturday, April 6, as they begin to raise funds for research to find a cure “Based on feedback from the country’s finest school for diabetes and its complications. districts, Camp Invention has earned a reputation as a Walkers from all across Central Florida will come together at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach with the goal to raise leader in high–quality summer programming,” said more than $153,000, with this year’s theme of “Mission: Possible.” Michael Oister, chief operating officer for Invent Now. “This is such a great opportunity for the community to come together to raise money and awareness,” said JDRF “This has helped the organization grow to a national Board of Directors President Joseph Ranaldi. “Diabetes has a huge impact on many Central Florida families. Insulin is program serving over 77,000 children. Parents tell us a necessity, not a cure.” Camp Invention improves their child’s outlook on Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K starting in the “Memory Mall” area at 9:30 a.m. Walkers are asked to learning and increases their child’s interest in using register at www.jdrf.org/centralflorida. science to solve problems.” “We never lose sight of our ultimate goal to remove T1D from our lives forever,” said JDRF Director Martin Ascension Catholic School will host Camp Invention Bernstine. “However, along the path to a cure we are inspired by the many achievements toward the treatment and during the week of June 17 and June 21. This year’s prevention of this disease. The outpouring of support and commitment of people enables JDRF to continue funding program is “Geo–Quest,” which features the “I Can cutting–edge research.” Invent: Launchitude” module, where children combine The Walk to Cure Diabetes is supported by many local companies and in–kind donors. The event will feature a physics and re–engineered household items to create the “great day of family fun and entertainment” and diabetes–related vendors. ultimate “Duck–Chucking Device.” JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with Type 1 diabetes, a disease that strikes children, adoles- Each day children rotate through integrated modules cents, and adults suddenly, makes them insulin–dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating that employ creative thinking to solve real–world complications. Since its inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than challenges. Children learn vital 21st century life skills “80 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research–related education.” For more information, such as problem–solving and teamwork through visit www.jdrf.org or call (407) 774–2166.

Melbourne Central Catholic High School cordially thanks the many volunteers and benefactors who made our 2013 green & gold gala a success.

Honorary Chairpersons Chairpersons Donna & Michael McLaughlin, MD ‘76 FreddieMCC & Mike Erdman Kim & Ken Vilardebo green & gold gala benefactors new ad emailed Classroom Technology Sponsors Media Center LapTop Lab Sponsors Classroom iPad Sponsors Anonymous Church of Our Saviour Dr. & Mrs. Martin Avalos Nelson Engineering/Ms. Carolyn Seringer Ascension Catholic Community Gator Chrysler DodgeBlack Jeep/Mr. and Joe Kelly whiteBankFIRST if possible Notre Dame Club of Melbourne Mr. & Mrs. Michael Burke Health First Medical Group Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care, Inc. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Community J.P. Donovan Construction, Inc Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community Ms. Mary Anna Brushe Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Community Melbourne Terrace Rehabilitation Center Msgr. David P. Page Certified General Contractors, Inc. Riverside Animal Hospital/ St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community Dr. & Mrs. José Reilova Curri Properties Rebecca Colombo, DVM Three-W International Divine Mercy Catholic Community Robinson Insurance Inc./ Mr. & Mrs. Tony Ginevra Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Robinson Dr. & Mrs. Michael Greene Mr. & Mrs. George Santiago special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. John McGinty Rev. Francis X. J. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Campbell McKegg State Farm/Mr. & Mrs. Eric Ponce Pat Amedee & Sandpiper Florist for the beautiful decorations Dr. & Mrs. Michael McLaughlin ‘76 The Sun Shoppe Café/Mr. & Mrs. Long Do & The Black Tulip for the fabulous dinner Melbourne Architectural Millwork Company/ Volk Law Offices, PA Mr. & Mrs. Tom Soyk Mr. Ron Young

BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 16 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 1, 2013 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS Southeast Building Conference to celebrate 35th year with new format and venue at Orange County Center ORLANDO — The Florida Home Builders Associa- laboratory” for builders and consumers with a keen winners on Saturday evening, July 13, at the Rosen tion–sponsored Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) interest in Green building and energy–efficiency. Centre Hotel. will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year and is The Aurora Awards, the premier building–industry For more details, visit www.sebcshow.com and marking the occasion with changes that it hopes will keep design competition in the Southeast, will honor its www.TheAuroras.com. the show “vibrant and relevant for years to come.” For the first time, the event moves into the new South Hall of the Orange County Convention Center, giving Charity benefits from cookbook sales; IRCC organization helps veterans transition exhibitors and delegates a fresh venue for the vast array VIERA — An idea of two retired military wives has culminated in $6,702 in donations for the Veterans Transitional of building–industry products and services to be displayed Facility in Melbourne, which provides housing for homeless veterans. at the July 11–13 show. Nancy Carroll and Judi Bickmore of Indian River Colony Club in Viera, produced and printed the $11 “Simply Soup” To make sure exhibitors get maximum attention, this cookbook, with sponsorship by the Indian River Chapel Foundation and recipes by IRCC Sous Chef Kathy Green. year’s show schedule has set aside designated hours (12 to On March 6, the pair presented checks from the cookbook sales and a recent golf tournament to Audra Leary, director 3 p.m. each day) for homebuilders, remodelers, and allied for the Melbourne facility that has housed 40 veterans and family members so far this year. IRCC is a fully maintained construction–related professionals to tour the displays. and gated golf–course community of nearly 800 homes on 453 acres in Viera. There will be specialty pavilions featuring “Hurricane Leary said she was “overwhelmed by the generosity” shown by the residents of IRCC, which began as a retirement Alley,” “Green Building,” and “Masonry.” The Florida destination for military officers. “We’ve seen so much support from that community. Several of their clubs have helped Department of Community Affairs sponsors the hurri- us with clothing, furniture, housewares and even a generator, but the magnitude of this last donation caught me off cane–mitigation displays while the Florida Masonry guard. We feel really honored,” she said. Association presents exhibits as part of its co–location The goal of the Veterans Transitional Facility, which is affiliated with Vietnam & All Veterans of Brevard, is to partnership with SEBC. transition homeless veterans, some with families, into a stable housing situation. As the “only major building industry trade show in the “We have a veteran with a spouse and four children who just moved into permanent housing,” said Leary. “Their South this year,” SEBC expects to draw a “large audience entire kitchen has been outfitted with donations from IRCC. We’re just so grateful.” to its world–class educational programs.” The program Visit www.IndianRiverColonyClub.com or call (877) 298–8124 for more details about the program. The Veterans will include all 14 hours that Florida contractors need to Transitional Facility is located at 700 East Fee Ave. The phone number is 409–8167. achieve their continuing–education requirement. Top key elements of SEBC over the years — the New Morgan elected chairman of commission Southern Home and the Aurora Awards — will remain Joseph Morgan, a former mayor of Cocoa Beach, was recently re–elected chairman of the Brevard County Historical staples of the show experience. Commission. The announcement was made by Michael Boonstra, director. Also elected were Bob Swenson, first vice The New Southern Home is being built by Nathan chairman, and Roz Foster, second vice chairperson. Dan Reiter was appointed to the Historical Commission by Brevard Cross of NWC Construction Inc., and will be a “living County Commissioner Chuck Nelson.

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BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS / 18 Call Adrienne Roth at 321-951-7777 for Advertising Information APRIL 1, 2013 BBN BREVARD BUSINESS NEWS PIRTEK USA Continued from page 1 was named director of training before heading up franchise “We had 100 percent attendance among the franchise 1.2 million people. We have one location and are looking development in 2002. owners,” said Karin Ferretti, PIRTEK’s franchise– for another. In general, we have a lot of territory to grow “They started the business with a couple of vans development administrator. “We start off each franchise the franchise in Florida. We’re not in West Palm Beach, visiting job sites. When hydraulic hosing breaks down, conference with a vendor showcase. It’s a huge opportunity Fort Lauderdale, or Miami.” typically you have to go to the OEM (original equipment for the vendors to get in front of all of our franchise owners MSAs, regions of 500,000 or more people, are defined by manufacturer). We changed that.” at one place and one time.” the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and used by PIRTEK’s trained technician goes to the job site with all The conference included roundtable sessions and the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. the tools to do the work, said O’Kane. “He takes the hose meetings, and an awards dinner, she said. “The format In Brevard County, where more than a half–million off and manufacturers a new custom–built high–pressure presents a great opportunity to share ideas. The people live, PIRTEK has one location. “In Brevard, the hose assembly. Some of these are 2, 3, 4 and 5 psi (pounds takeaways include the learning experiences gained from name is known because we have been here for 15 years per–square inch). It’s not something you can buy from a colleagues.” offering service. Most of the companies that deal with hose big–box home–improvement store. This is very specialized As a franchisor, O’Kane said PIRTEK looks for or hydraulics know our brand.” equipment.” businesspeople who want to build a team and not “stand PIRTEK, a private, 33–year–old company, is “a PIRTEK franchise operators run their business from a behind a counter. We want our franchise owners to focus household name in Australia,” he said. The company 2,500– to 3,500–square–foot Hose Service and Supply on their community and the potential for business. So started franchising in 1985. Center. The industrial space also supports a fleet of vans, more than anything else, they are going to be out network- “In Australia and the UK you cannot buy a PIRTEK said O’Kane. “We are usually located close to industrial– ing and building relationships, and nurturing their franchise unless it’s an existing one. We are sold out. And supply businesses such as W.W. Grainger or Fastenal.” employees.” that will happen in the U.S., but it’s going to take some The franchise owner starts his business with three vans PIRTEK is not positioned in a high–visibility franchise time,” said O’Kane, whose company competes in the and a leased building. The company’s “turnkey system” business but offers wide opportunity to build wealth, he British Touring Car Championship with its Honda provides them the opportunity to open their doors on the said. Civic NGTC entry. first day of business with a fully equipped hose service “The hose and fittings business is not glamorous. But The company’s growth is detailed in the 34th annual center, mobile–service units, and trained employees, said you can be home on weekends with your family and enjoy 2013 “Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 Rankings.” O’Kane. vacations. It’s about quality of life. And, you can actually PIRTEK made a substantial climb, to the No. 260 spot on “The owner has everything to launch the venture, influence how big you grow the enterprise. This is a the list. In 2011, the company was No. 389. PIRTEK has including business cards in their pocket.” repeat–business venture. jumped 129 spots in three years. The five–person team includes an operations manager An expanding number of PIRTEK owners have more Only companies that supply full franchise–disclosure who works alongside an administrator, who handles than one franchise location, he said. documents verified by “Entrepreneur” are eligible for receivables and payables. “We tell the franchise owners Businessman Jim Lager of Dallas, Texas, recently listing consideration. The magazine uses a mathematical they are going into business for themselves, but not by started with one PIRTEK franchise and now owns five in formula that considers financial strength, stability, growth, themselves,” he said. that region of the country. He was a top producer with a and size of the franchise system. The total PIRTEK investment is around $500,000. national tool franchise and had a fleet of trucks before his “While reviewing the Franchise 500 listings, I noticed “There are franchises you can buy for $5,000 and you can association with PIRTEK. that many systems, including some very well–known anticipate getting a return based on that amount of “Jim came across us selling to one of our franchises in brands, had lost many franchise or company–owned units investment. We are not the most expensive franchise and Dallas,” said O’Kane. “He joined us in 2010. By the end of during the difficult years,” said O’Kane. we are not the cheapest.” 2012, he had 10 trucks and opened his second PIRTEK “For PIRTEK, the light started to shine through in 2011 O’Kane said the majority of PIRTEK owners are “age store. He now has 14 trucks on the road providing service and our system was able to enjoy a very strong 2012. We 45–plus” and have worked as middle to senior corporate in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.” are now seeing candidates who are interested in franchis- executives and managers. “They have sound business– In the U.S., PIRTEK has grown to 41 individually ing, having confidence again knowing it’s a great time to management, people–management, and financial– owned locations. start a business. Lending is becoming more available to management skills. They want to build an enterprise, “With the population size and geography that we are new entrepreneurs, which will help us focus again on unit build equity in a business.” dealing with in the U.S., we are probably looking at 300 to growth and building the PIRTEK brand.” He said the type of individual who is attracted to 400 locations over the long–term development of the PIRTEK USA is listed on the U.S. Small Business PIRTEK is the “franchise entrepreneur,” as opposed to company. So there is much untapped territory for us,” said Administration registry and has relationships with someone who embraces the business–startup undertaking. O’Kane. “preferred” status SBA lenders. “They are looking for a proven system and do not want PIRTEK stands for Pirelli Technology. Pirelli of Italy O’Kane said the recession forced his franchise owners to to create a business from scratch. And this is what we manufactures PIRTEK’s products but has no ownership or look beyond the construction industry, “which has always offer. As a franchise owner, you have a building, your sign involvement in the company, said O’Kane, adding that been low–hanging fruit for us.” is on the door, your shop is outfitted, your office space is PIRTEK also has no ownership or investment in Pirelli. “One of the things we really stress to our owners is outfitted, you have marketing materials, vans ready, and “It’s strictly a value proposition. There is no ownership work hard to diversify the business in order to have heavy people hired and trained.” in either direction. There is no other relationship except for receivables spread across hundreds of companies.” New franchisees receive three weeks of training at the the fact that they supply our product. To this day, our He said PIRTEK franchise owners pursued that goal Rockledge facility. PIRTEK also provides several weeks of product still comes out of Italy. Even though PRITEK was during the five–year downturn. on–site support when a center is opened, in addition to started in Australia, it went all the way to Italy to source “They really did a fantastic job getting into municipali- ongoing assistance from the company’s regional franchise– Pirelli. Everybody knows the Pirelli name is synonymous ties, manufacturing facilities, and other industries. As the support representatives. with quality,” said O’Kane. construction pie got smaller and smaller, the other In early March, PIRTEK owners from around the His company typically targets a population base of industries started to grow for us. Now, construction is nation came to Brevard County. The company hosted its 500,000 people per PIRTEK franchise. starting to come back in many communities. 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